Student & Partnership Coordinator

About the role

Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY).

The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries.

We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY.

Primary Location: LAGUARDIA C. C.

Bargaining Unit: Yes

Reporting to the Program Director of the Career Launch Health Care Hub at LaGuardia Community College, the Student & Partnership Coordinator will be in a front-facing role, directly providing student, employer, and campus support.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the liaison for student interns and employer partners
• Leads all aspects of the internship recruitment process, including screening, enrollment, orientation, and other forms of support necessary to prepare students to participate in the program
• Ensure the training, support, and use of evidence-based practices in the delivery of services
• Manage employer recruitment and internship procurement
• Facilitate professional development workshops and training
• Maintain all programmatic data reporting
• Provide individual and group support for all student interns
• Cultivate relationships with employers to develop internship opportunities
• Assist with the management of employer orientation, training and ongoing support throughout the program
• Develop tools to streamline policies and procedures
• Conduct site visits to the internship sites to evaluate the appropriateness and relevance of internships for students
• Maintain internship database for purposes of tracking
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Supportive, flexible, and detail-oriented professional
• Must exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must have superior interpersonal skills with a demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity
• Ability to research
• Develop knowledge of college recruiting strategies, internship market trends, and occupational, career and personal growth
• Must be a self-starter and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to organize and work independently as a leader and as part of a team
• Ability to respond professionally to common inquiries and/or complaints from the internship site that the student is currently working in

Education and Experience

• Requires a high school diploma and be currently enrolled in the bachelor's or graduate degree program at a college in business, marketing, public policy, communication, public relations, or other related major.
• Must possess experience in a collegiate environment to understand the academic culture and must have the ability to effectively interact with the Internship Department of faculty, staff, students, parents, and administrators.
• Familiarity with corporate and nonprofit human resource management.
• Understanding of experiential education and career advising.
• Experience in presentation of workshops or public speaking.
• Comfortable using technology and able to quickly learn and navigate new software, online platforms, and digital tools. Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and virtual meeting platforms is preferred.

Pay Range

Minimum - Maximum: $57,980